Archive for March, 2007
Please be informed that from 25th March 2007 all Nok flights will operate at Don Muang (airport code = DMK) instead of Suvannabhumi Airport (airport code = SVB). However, the flights listed below will leave 10-15 minutes faster, so please recheck your schedule. Other flights not mentioning on the list remain unchanged.
For transfer passengers, you need 3 hours 30 minutes (1.5 hours for traveling between Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi or vice versa, 2 hours for immigration plus check-in) to connect the flight. As a result, you are allowed to reschedule your flight ONCE with no additional cost by emailing us at nokservice@nokair.co.th and also sent copy at monikamo@gmail.com at least 48 hours prior to your flight date.
Airport Link
Since we are domestic low cost carrier, Nok Air does not provide the transportation, passengers can take public taxi at ground level, SVB Airport. Please note that additional 50 Baht for service fee will be applied for each taxi.
More information please contact nokservice@nokair.co.th and also sent copy at monikamo@gmail.com or call 66-2-627-2622 to 27 everyday between 9 – 6 pm. Bangkok time.
March 30th, 2007
The actual journey time takes 60 to 75 minutes using the motorway and expressway that skirt the eastern and northern city suburbs. This is what we would strongly suggest:
Transferring from Suvarnabhumi Arrival to Don Muang Domestic – please allow a minimum of 4 hours connection time.
Transferring from Don Muang Domestic Arrival to Suvarnabhumi International Departure – please allow a minimum of 5 hours connection time
March 15th, 2007
Here are some more news about which of the domestic flight services will be returning to Don Muang Airport from March 25 2007. The latest information we have is as follows - please note that these schedules are subject to change and we strongly suggest you check with the airlines again before booking or boarding.
1. Orient Thai/One Two Go (OX)
All domestic flights will move to Don Muang (DMK) and change their airline code from OX to OG with a 3 digit flight number. To view their schedule, please visit the airline’s website:
http://www.fly12go.com/en/flight_fare/flight_schedule_domestic.shtml
International flights will stay at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and airline code will be the same as before - OX + a 4 digit flight number.
2. PB Air (9Q)
All flights will remain at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
3. Bangkok Airways (PG)
All flights will remain at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
4. Thai Air Asia (FD)
All flights will remain at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
5. Nok Air (DD)
All domestic flights will move to Don Muang (DMK). This is a low cost subsidiary of Thai Airways – www.nokair.com. As well as cheap flights to Chiang Mai, Phuket and Krabi they also fly to lesser known places like Udon Thani, Hat Yai, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Loei and Trang. To view their flight schedule, please visit its website:
http://www.nokair.com/s1000_obj/front_page/page/19.html?content_category_id=81
6. Thai Airways (TG)
The easiest way to tell which airport:
TG 4 digit flights will operate from Don Muang (DMK)
TG 3 digit flights will stay at Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
All flights to & from these destinations will move to Don Muang (DMK):
UBP Ubon Ratchathani
UTH Udon Thani
KKC Khon Kaen
PHS Phitsanuloke
URT Surat Thani
HDY Hat Yai.
TG flights to & from Krabi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Phuket will stay at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) except for these flights:
DMK to Chiang Mai:
TG 1106 dep DMK 08:00 - 09:10
TG 1114 dep DMK 10:40 - 11:50
TG 1116 dep DMK 14:35 - 15:45
TG 1120 dep DMK 16:10 - 17:20
TG 1122 dep DMK 20:05 - 21:15
TG 1124 dep DMK 22:10 - 23:20
Chiang Mai to DMK:
TG 1107 dep CNX 09:55 - 11:05
TG 1115 dep CNX 12:35 - 13:45
TG 1117 dep CNX 16:30 - 17:40
TG 1121 dep CNX 18:05 - 19:15
TG 1123 dep CNX 22:00 - 23:10
DMK to Chiang Rai:
TG 1132 dep CEI 11:50 - 13:15
TG 1140 dep CEI 18:00 - 19:20
Chiang Rai to DMK:
TG 1133 dep CEI 14:00 - 15:20
TG 1141 dep CEI 20:05 - 21:20
DMK to Phuket:
TG 1203 dep DMK 07:20 - 08:40
TG 1205 dep DMK 10:05 - 11:25
TG 1213 dep DMK 11:40 - 13:0
TG 1215 dep DMK 16:05 - 18:10
TG 1221 dep DMK 19:30 - 20:50
Phuket to DMK:
TG 1200 dep HKT 15:35 - 17:00
TG 1204 dep HKT 09:25 - 10:50
TG 1206 dep HKT 12:10 - 13:35
TG 1214 dep HKT 13:45 - 15:10
TG 1216 dep HKT 19:00 - 20:25
TG 1222 dep HKT 21:35 - 23:00
DMK to Krabi:
TG 1241 dep DMK 09:45 - 11:05
TG 1245 dep DMK 14:45 - 16:05
Krabi to DMK:
TG 1242 dep KBV 11:45 - 13:05
TG 1246 dep KBV 16:50 - 18:10
March 15th, 2007
Effective as of February 16 2007 until March 31 2007, Sittwe Airport is closed 4 days a week for runway renovation works.
- Closing days: Tuesday to Friday.
- Opening days: Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
If you have already planned for your trip to Sittwe between these dates – please check out as you probably have to reschedule your plan.
March 8th, 2007
Construction of the first Friendship Railway linking Laos and Thailand has already kicked off and is expected to be completed in 2008. The 3.5 km railway will connect the existing Thai railway track in the centre of Lao - Thai Friendship Bridge to Tha Na Laeng train station in Dongphosy village (outskirt of Vientiane).
March 8th, 2007
Located in the old market area (Phasar Chas) in the heart of Siem Reap, the newly opened Angkor Night Market is another interesting venue to stop by during your time in Siem Reap. Browse through the local products such as souvenirs, handicrafts, clothes, food, books, DVDs and paintings etc.
The market is run from 4.00 p.m. until midnight the night everyday.
March 8th, 2007
Myanmar will celebrate the traditional New Year from the April 12-21 2007. During this period - the Water Festival will take place from the April 13-16 2007. Its the period when everyone cannot avoid getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. During this time, everything in Burma is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc.
Here is some useful information on the Water Festival:
Around the middle of April, the 3-day Thingyan (Water Festival) starts the Burmese New Year. Thingyan, from theh Sanskrit samranta (fully passed over), celebrates the passage of the sun from the sign of Pisces into the sign of Aries in the zodiac. This is the height of the dry and hot season and, as in Thailand’s Songkran, it is celebrated in a most raucous manner - by throwing buckets of cold water at anyone who dares to venture into the streets. Foreigners are not excempted!
In cities, temporary stages called “pandal” are erected along the main throug-fares. Each pandal is sponsored by civic groups, neighourhood associations, student societies or government departments, the members of whom stand next to rows of water barrels and douse every person or vehicle that passes by.
On the spiritual level - the Burmese believe that during this 3-day period, the king of the “nat (spirits)”, Thagyamin, visits the human world to tally his annual record of the good deeds and misdeeds humans have performed. Villages place flowers and sacred leaves in front of their homes to welcome the nat. Thagyamin’s departure on the morning of the 3rd day marks the beginning of the new year, when properly brought-up young people wash the hair of their elderly kin, Buddha images and ceremonially washed and hpongyi (monks) are offered particularly apetising alms food.
Although the true meaning of the festival is still kept alive by the ceremonies such as these, nowadays its mainly a festival of fun. In between getting soaked, there will be dancing, singing and theatre. In the latter, the emphasis is on satire - particularly making fun of the govenment, the latest female fashions and any othner items of everyday interest. (Source; Lonely Planet).
March 8th, 2007
| Beginning on March 02 2007, the five-star express train connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang will begin making a quick stop in Phan Thiet along the way allowing the popular train service to be used by weekenders wanting a quick and comfortable means of getting to Mui Ne when their time is at a premium. |
The train will depart at 6.15 a.m from Ho Chi Minh City and arrive at Muong Man Station at 9.45a.m. After a short stop it will then continue on to Nha Trang.
Passengers heading back to Ho Chi Minh City from Phan Thiet can catch the train there at 7.35 p.m at the Muong Man Station. The train arrives in Sai Gon Railway Station at about 11:20 p.m.
Price-wise, the rail company offers a 5 Star Club ticket for VND350, 000, a deluxe service for VND250, 000 and a Standard-class at VND160, 000.
The company will offer some discounted prices for the new service for the month of March in honor of International Women’s Day.
(Source: SGGP)
March 8th, 2007
